Water Dragon Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Agamidae
Genus: Physignathus
Scientific Name: Physignathus
Type: Reptile
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 60-100cm (24-40in)
Weight: 0.5-1kg (1.1-2.2lbs)
Top Speed: 48km/h (30mph)
Life Span: 10-20 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Threatened
Colour: Black, Brown, Tan, Yellow, Green
Skin Type: Scales
Favourite Food: Fish
Habitat: Creeks, rivers and lakes
Average Clutch Size: 12
Main Prey: Fish, Rodents, Insects
Predators: Snakes, Birds, Mammals
Special Features: Long tail and flattened shaped feet